After a Massive Military Buildup on its Western Front Germany Declared War on the Slumbering Russia.Tzaress Catherine , Addressed the nation declaring a state of war , and urging all able - bodied Citizens to join thenational army . under its charismatic leader , The russian EmpireProspered in the last 20 years . Catherine has emphasized building upthe Nation's infrastructure, building up the natural resources . The Russian economy prospered under the Free market and open borders with the neighbouring countries .
German Forces descended on the small Northeastern desert city of smolensk .
German cavalery battalions ravaged and plaundered the country side
while the main assault forces prepared to lay siege to the city .
Smolensk reknown for its booming economy driven by 2 very prosperous gold mines ,proved to be too attractive of a target on the german-russian borders .
It started at dawn . German Canons pounded the city defenses ,
and german musketman and cavalry launched a massive offensive
against the battered city .
Lightly Garisonned , the defenders dug in anticipation for
the onslaught . canon rounds tore through the city walls and
flattened building wherever they landed. grey columns of ash rose
to the sky everywhere and a bevy of fires started raging on .
the russian musketman fought valiantly . fighting door to door ,
they ambushed and Frustrated the numerically superior advancing
germans inflicting severe casualties and taking many casualties
themselves . Wave upon wave of infantry and cavalry continuously
assaulted the barricated russian positions inside the city ,
tenaciously gaining ground.
In nearby St Petersburg , the russian military was making preparation
for relief efforts. 3 regimens of Cavalries , and 4 battallions of infantry
marched north to assist the sieged city .
...The defenders must hold their ground ...
... Smolensk Will Stand ...
- The Arm chair General -
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
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